War Machines of Staggering Costs: Unveiling the Priciest Military Vehicles Ever Built

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USS George H.W. Bush (Shutterstock/gmeland) One of the most lucrative sectors of the global economy is the defense business. The defense industry generates $389 billion in sales in the United States alone, with Lockheed Martin and other leading corporations in the field. It boasts profits of more than $760 billion worldwide. A significant portion of that money is derived from aircraft technologies. The military business is remarkably profitable and valuable, especially when you take into account its relatively young age in comparison to other industries. When the US Army Signal Corps paid $30,000 for a Wright Model A in 1909, they acquired the first warplane. The US defense budget is $686.1 billion a century later. The armed forces of the United States of America possess unparalleled military technological prowess. The United States government has spent billions of dollars studying, creating, and refining the nation's arsenal using cutting-edge technology. A large portion of this money is used to purchase ships, planes, and tanks—all of which support American technological and military advancements. You're going to discover why these cars are among the priciest in the world.